pilgrimage

In Jammu and Kashmir, despite rain and cold weather, thousands of devotees trekked along the winding path to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi on the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district on the first day of Navratri yesterday, to pay their respects to the deity. The Reasi district saw a large...

In Jammu and Kashmir, despite rain and bitter cold, thousands of devotees trekked along the winding path to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi on the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district on the first day of Navratri on Thursday, chanting "Jai Mata Di" as they sought blessings from the deity. An...

Jammu, March 19 Braving the rain and bitter chill with fervent chants of "Jai Mata Di", thousands of devotees trekked along the winding path to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi atop the Trikuta hills on the first day of Navratri, to pay obeisance to the deity.The fresh floral decorations...

JAMMU, MARCH 18: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, reviewed the arrangements for the Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2026, with a focus on ensuring a smooth and safe annual pilgrimage.The meeting discussed key aspects, including registration (online/offline), the potential implementation...

The auspicious Chaitra Navratri festival began on Thursday with grand celebrations and a large influx of devotees at key shrines across Jammu, particularly at the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and Bahu Fort, which houses the Bawe Wali Mata Temple.Despite continuous rainfall in the...

The Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, has assured that all necessary arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the upcoming Navratri pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi.He stated that elaborate preparations have...

Mumbai, March 18 Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has reacted to the controversy surrounding actress Sara Ali Khan's submission of proof of faith for Sanatan.Kangana spoke to the media outside Parliament on Wednesday, stating that Sara should not have any problem in stating that she...

Chennai, March 18 – The remains of seven pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who died in a road accident in Nepal have been brought to New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan said on Wednesday.Speaking to the media at Chennai International Airport, Murugan confirmed...

Dehradun, March 17 If actress Sara Ali Khan submits an affidavit declaring her faith in Sanatan, she will be granted access to the Badrinath and Kedarnath temple complexes, BKTC chairman Hemant Dwivedi said on Tuesday.Speaking at a press conference here, the chairman of the Badri-Kedar Temple...

Lucknow, March 17 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that the increase in the number of pilgrims visiting religious sites in Uttar Pradesh reflects both improved infrastructure and deepening public faith, even as it presents challenges for the government.Addressing a gathering...

Lucknow, March 17 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the increase in the number of pilgrims visiting religious sites in Uttar Pradesh reflects both improved infrastructure and deepening public faith, even as it presents challenges for the government.Addressing a gathering after...

Jammu, March 16 The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Monday reviewed arrangements for the smooth conduct of pilgrimage to the cave shrine during the upcoming Chaitra Navratri, which begins on March 19, and said that additional security personnel would be deployed during the period to...

Dehradun, March 16 The doors of Sri Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand – the gurdwara located at the highest altitude in the world – will be opened for devotees on May 23, the shrine administration said on Monday.Narendrajit Singh Bindra, President of the Sri Hemkund Sahib Management Trust, shared...

Kathmandu, March 16 – The Indian Embassy said on Monday that it is working with the relevant Nepali authorities to ensure the early repatriation of the remains of pilgrims who died in a minibus accident in the western Gorkha district on Saturday.According to local police, seven Indian pilgrims...

Gandhinagar, March 16 – The Gujarat government has begun extensive preparations for the upcoming Uttarvahini Panchkoshi Narmada Parikrama, which is scheduled to start on March 19 and continue until April 17.This month-long pilgrimage, considered a significant spiritual journey in Indian...

KATRA, March 16: As the holy Navratri approaches, stakeholders in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, are hopeful for a better pilgrimage season this year.The previous year proved difficult for the yatra and the local economy due to several adverse...

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed his deep sorrow today over the tragic bus accident in Nepal, which resulted in the loss of seven Indian pilgrims from Tamil Nadu. In a social media post, Mr. Radhakrishnan extended his condolences to the grieving families during this difficult time...

Chennai, March 15 Steps are being taken to bring back the bodies of seven pilgrims, including five women, who died in a bus accident in Nepal, the Tamil Nadu government said on Sunday.The bodies of seven people, from Pollachi and Devakottai in Tamil Nadu, who died after the bus they were...

In Nepal, seven Indian pilgrims were killed and several others were injured after a minibus crashed in the Gorkha district last evening. According to police, the electric minibus was carrying sixteen people, including fourteen Indian pilgrims returning from the Manakamana temple, when it veered...

Kathmandu, March 15 An Indian pilgrim bus veered off the road and plunged down a slope in central Nepal, killing seven people and injuring many others, police said.The incident took place in Nepal's Gandaki province on Saturday.According to police, a minibus carrying pilgrims was returning...